Asian Kabocha Soup Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 1hr30 mins

Total: 1hr45 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Asian Kabocha Soup Recipe

Ingredients

1 (2 pound) kabocha squash

halved and seeded

2 teaspoons vegetable oil

2 tablespoons olive oil

½ cup chopped onion

1 clove garlic

chopped

1 (1 inch) piece minced fresh ginger root

3 tablespoons red curry paste

4 cups Swanson® Unsalted Chicken Broth

or more as needed

1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk

salt and pepper to taste

½ cup fresh cilantro leaves

1 lime

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.

Step 2

Brush flesh side of squash with vegetable oil. Place halves flesh down on prepared baking sheet. Bake until tender 50 to 60 minutes. Let cool. Scoop out flesh and set aside.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion; cook and stir until translucent about 10 minutes. Add garlic and ginger root; cook until fragrant about 1 minute. Stir in red curry paste. Add cooked squash. Stir in Swanson® Unsalted Chicken Broth and coconut milk. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Pour soup into a blender or food processor no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth. Add additional Swanson® Unsalted Chicken Broth to bring the soup to your preferred consistency.

Step 5

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Nutritional Information

Asian Kabocha Soup Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 387.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.1g 14%

Carbohydrates: 28.2g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 4.7g 19%

Sugars: 10g

Fat: 29.6g 46%

Saturated Fat: 19.5g 97%

Vitamin A Iu: 9620.4IU 192%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.2mg 9%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 33mg 55%

Folate: 22.5mcg 6%

Calcium: 85.8mg 9%

Iron: 4.4mg 25%

Magnesium: 49.5mg 18%

Potassium: 297.6mg 8%

Sodium: 316.5mg 13%

Calories From Fat: 266.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.